All Obituaries

Agnes “Aggie” Toth, 65, of Canton, died peacefully at her home, where she was in the company of family. Aggie was born February 1, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Anthony and Norma (Quattrocchi) DeFino. She graduated from Woodbridge Senior High in 1973. On May 5, 1979, Aggie married David Toth, and together had two children, Lacey and Stephen. Aggie was a waitress at the St. Lawrence Inn, worked at the Canton Bakery and Dixie Lee, and has spent nearly 30 years as a...

Harriet N. Spencer, 94, of South Colton died peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Canton. She is awaiting the return of Christ with her sweet William D. Spencer, whom fell asleep on Monday, November 25, 2013. Harriet was born April 5, 1926 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, the daughter of the late Wynn L’Hommedieu and Marie (Pia) Couser. Harriet graduated from Cornwall-on-Hudson High School and from Ryder College in New...

William M. Baker, 79, of Hermon, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home where he was stricken ill. William was born March 16, 1941 at the family home in Richville, New York; a son of the late Roswell and Leta (Black) Baker. He was a member of the first graduating class of the combined Hermon-DeKalb Central School.  After graduation, William worked at the farm co-op in Gouverneur and was later hired to work at the St. Joe’s Mines prior to enlisting and...

Keith W. “Popeye” Noble, 84, of Canton died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2020 after being stricken at home. Pop was born September 5, 1936 in Canton, a son of the late Loys and Jessie (Culbertson) Noble. He attended Canton Country Schools. If he wasn’t farming, he was thinking about farming. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling; hunting, and was a member of the Clear Pond Hunting Club. Some of his most precious time was spent with friends, family, especially...

Grace Elaine Smith, 96, of Rochester was born November 21, 1923. Deceased September 12, 2020. Grace Elaine Smith is predeceased by her husband, Richard Charles Smith (May 26, 2018). She is survived by her children (Bradley Richard Smith and Suzanne Mary Smith), grandchildren (Kathryn Leigh Kennedy (John) and Ailis Meghan Smith), and great granddaughter (Maggie Grace Kennedy). Grace was born and grew up in Rochester, NY. She was a talented musician, playing both piano and first violin at Our...

Doris L. Lobdell, 97, of Canton passed at her home on September 10, 2020, she was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice. Doris was born November 2, 1922, daughter of John and Lena (Vallen) Thornton of Endicott, New York. She was graduated from Endicott Union High School in 1941. She became employed by IBM and was a long time house wife. She was a lifetime member of the VFW 1231 Auxiliary of Canton and was heavily active member throughout her life with the Husky Workers 4H...

Frances L. (McLean) Hogle, 75, of Hermon, died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the LaPoint Adult Home; where she was surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born January 19, 1945 in Abilene, Texas; daughter of Oliver and Margaret (Fletcher) McLean. She graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas and later from SUNY Canton. On August 31, 1963, Frances was united in marriage with Vernon C. Hogle. Together the couple raised five children, Scott (Nova) Hogle of Colton;...

Richard C. Gray, 89, of Canton died peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, he was in the company of his wife, Flossie and family. Richard was born in Canton on November 6, 1930, a son of the late Roy and Keitha (Burt) Gray. Richard graduated from Canton High School and went on to Watertown Business School and later graduated from Canton ATI. On June 21, 1967 he was united in marriage to Flossie Whitmarsh. Richard served his country...

Harold G. Berube, 68, of Potsdam, died on August 27, 2020 at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse after a brief illness. Harold was born February 17, 1952 in Pennsylvania and graduated from High School there. In his early adult years he work at a cement mill in Pennsylvania and honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972. Harold worked for several years in the IT department at St. Lawrence University. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping and fishing, he was a...

Mrs. Cynthia (Davidson) Jeffries, 79, of Russell died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, where she was in care of friends and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.   Cynthia was born March 10, 1941 in Rochdale, England; a daughter to the late James Davidson and Lillian (Kenworthy) Davidson. She graduated from Northern High School in Rochdale. Cynthia has lived many places over the course of her life, places such as Scotland, Ireland, France and...